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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.42, 8,292.84 and 3,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.42, 8,292.84 and 3,184.44 is: 4,775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.42 : 8,292.84 = 3,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.42/8,292.84 = 3,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.42x = 8,292.84 × 3,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.42x = 26,408,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,408,051.41/5,529.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.92

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